Verrierdale

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the Queensland and Australian averages. While children under 15 make up 16.9% of the population, the community is largely composed of older adults and seniors.

About 20.9% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 47%, followed by Australian and Scottish roots.

English is the main language for 89% of residents. While the 4.9% who use another language at home is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

A striking 61.1% of people report having no religion, a figure far above the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.3%.

The community is highly qualified, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This helps explain the high number of professionals and managers in the local workforce.

Incomes are generally strong, with typical household weekly earnings of $1,831, which is a little above the Queensland figure. About 23.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 24.4% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the state and national averages.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 31.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. Volunteering is also higher than the state average at 19.3%.

There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $774 is well above the Queensland and Australian figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 55.5% of families are couples with children.

Nearly every home is a separate house, with 98.2% of dwellings being detached. Rental properties are very rare, and 40.6% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state average.

Car dependence is absolute, as 100% of homes have a motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. To compensate, 23.5% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.8% moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

A higher-than-average 64.2% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries include health care, construction, and education, though full-time employment is much lower than in most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.